Paralegal - Employment Law

Humana • Chicago, IL

2d • $59,300 - $80,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports the Employment Law team and performs a variety of law-related tasks such as managing litigation matters, drafting legal documents, tracking matters and case budgets, coordinating e-discovery, and helping respond to agency charges. The Paralegal 1 assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proven organizational skills, with the ability to manage and adjust multiple or competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Professional, and Lexis/Nexis
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• A passion for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Nice To Haves

• Prior paralegal or legal support experience with a mid-to-large size law firm and/or an in-house corporate law department
• Experience with employment law matters
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms, matter management, or e-billing systems

Responsibilities

• Collects, reviews, and organizes HR documents and other records needed for legal matters.
• Organizes case information and keeps matter files accurate and up to date.
• Helps prepare and monitor matter budgets and outside counsel spend.
• Coordinates e-discovery activities with outside counsel and external vendors, including collection, preservation, and production logistics.
• Helps prepare responses to agency charges (e.g., EEOC and state agency charges), including gathering supporting documents and information.
• Performs legal research and drafts routine correspondence and documents as directed.
• Sets own work approach and priorities, follows direction, and relies on established procedures and professional standards with some interpretation.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level